Networking, Training and Skills - development opportunities

Leeds City Council Culture Programmes Team work in partnership with a number of organisations to help create training, opportunities and support for creatives in our city. We'll keep looking out for relevant links to share here, so do check back.

Leeds support and opportunities

Arts Together Creative Careers

Get involved in the creative, cultural and art worlds in Leeds and the region. We’ll keep you updated with the latest opportunities, resources and news.

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WY Create

WYCreate is a brand new series of FREE training opportunities for creative freelancers * and microbusinesses ** in West Yorkshire.

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Leeds Creative Skills Festival

Organised by Leeds City Council’s Employment & Skills Service, the Leeds Creative Skills Festival 2024 was held in November at the amazing and culturally rich Royal Armouries.

Our third Leeds Creative Skills Festival, offered a refreshed experience which was filled with inspiration and discovery. Visitors were able to explore the exciting career paths, unleash creativity and learn from industry experts.  

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Creative Development support and opportunities across West Yorkshire

Creative Wakefield

We share news for people working in the Creative Sector – offering career progression, skills development, business development, or funding opportunities.

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Kirklees Creative Industries

Find out about the latest creative news in Kirklees. From announcements from upcoming events and festivals to opportunities to get involved and much much more....

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National and Regional Policy 

Creative Industries Strategy

INVEST 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

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Creative Industries News

£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growth (Jan 2025)

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Membership of new Creative Industries Taskforce announced (Dec 2024)

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Leeds Cultural Investment Programme 25/26 opens!